主要

zhǔyào

main; principal

Dictionary entry

main; principal; major; primary

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See it in sentences

这学期主要是复习。

Zhè xuéqī zhǔyào shì fùxí.

English

This term is mainly about review.

他的主要爱好是运动。

Tā de zhǔyào àihào shì yùndòng.

English

His main hobby is sports.

Goes with

  • 主要的main
  • 最主要the main thing
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